1993 Opel Omega vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, both 1993 Opel Omega and 1993 Rover 200 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Omega (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200.
Because 1993 Opel Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Opel Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Opel Omega (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200. 1993 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1993 Rover 200 has manual transmission. 1993 Rover 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Opel Omega | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Omega | 200 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2590 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
